Status

This project was combined with lighting projects on SR 150 and SR 17 to save money.

This Safety Improvement, Collision Prevention project provides for an illumination system at the intersection of SR 971 and South Lakeshore Drive in Chelan County.

Why is WSDOT
installing illumination at the intersection of SR 971 and South Lakeshore Drive.
This intersection experienced a high number of night time accidents. It was determined that this intersection would benefit from an illumination system.

The End Result
An illuminated intersection at SR 971 and S. Lakeshore Road.

Project Benefits
This project will reduce nighttime accidents by increasing visibility at the intersection during hours of darkness.

What is the project timeline?
Construction began Mar. 1, 2010 and was completed early on Apr. 2.

This project was advertised for private contractor bids on October 19, 2009. Three qualified bids were opened on Nov. 12. Contract #7840 was awarded to McCandlish Electric, Inc. for $163,704. on Nov. 17.This project is funded through the following sources: